Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, structural engineers and construction managers interested in design of foundations for buildings and structures in arctic and sub-arctic regions. Here is what is discussed: 1. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS IN THE ARCTIC AND SUBARCTIC, 2. BASIC CONSIDERATIONS AFFECTING FOUNDATION DESIGN.

Introductory technical guidance for civil, structural and geotechnical engineers interested in design of foundations for buildings and other infrastructure in cold regions. Here is what is discussed: 1. SELECTION OF FOUNDATION TYPE 2. CONTROL OF HEAT TRANSFER AND DEGRADATION.

An introductory discussion for professional engineers of basic technical considerations in design of foundations for buildings and infrastructure in cold regions. Here is what is discussed: 1. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS IN THE ARCTIC AND SUBARCTIC 2. BASIC CONSIDERATIONS AFFECTING FOUNDATION DESIGN.

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of foundations for structures in cold and arctic regions. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. REMOTE SENSING AND GEOPHYSICAL INVESTIGATION, 3. DETAILED DIRECT SITE EXPLORATION, 4. SITE TECHNICAL DATA.

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in foundations for buildings and structures. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. FLOATING FOUNDATIONS, 3. SETTLEMENTS OF COMPENSATED FOUNDATIONS, 4. UNDERPINNING, 5. EXCAVATION PROTECTION, 6. DRILLED PIERS, 7. FOUNDATION SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS, 8. FOUNDATION DESIGN IN COLD REGIONS

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of foundations for buildings and other infrastructure in the arctic. Here is what is discussed: 1. THERMAL EFFECTS, 2. SEASONAL FROST HEAVE AND SETTLEMENT, 3. GROUNDWATER, 4. EFFECT OF SURCHARGE, 5. FOUNDATION MATERIALS, 6. STRUCTURAL MATERIALS.

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in design and construction of buildings in cold and arctic regions. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL 2. TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION, 3. ROOFING, 4. ROOF SLOPE, 5. EXTERIOR PAINTING, 6. CAULKING, 7. EXTERIOR DOORS, 8. WINDOWS, 9. CONDENSATION, VAPOR RETARDER, INSULATION, AND VENTILATION, 10. MISCELLANEOUS ARCHITECTURAL REQUIREMENTS.